Title: Merlin's Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Merlin's Retreat Cottage with free parking, near Tintagel Castle ## Photo gallery for Merlin's Retreat ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils - Merlin's Retreat (Tintagel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30994200/30994125/4f1a0118.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Exterior - Merlin's Retreat (Tintagel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30994200/30994125/a2ad92bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils - Merlin's Retreat (Tintagel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30994200/30994125/020a0db6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Dining - Merlin's Retreat (Tintagel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30994200/30994125/8675a6ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi - Merlin's Retreat (Tintagel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30994200/30994125/0a077ddb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Tintagel Castle, Merlin's Retreat provides amenities such as a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £344 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Merlin's Retreat Cottage with free parking, near Tintagel Castle A garden, a picnic area and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free cottage. WiFi in public areas is free. The cottage features a washing machine and a kitchen with a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Free WiFi, a TV and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Tintagel cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Picnic area ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Things to do - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26997500/26997487/6e43d410.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Newhall Green Delabole - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included £482 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=26997487&PinnedHotelID=26997487&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27010000/27000500/27000428/9348c32c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Meadow Truro - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included 10 Exceptional 1 review £707 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=27000428&PinnedHotelID=27000428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104330000/104321700/104321631/73f663df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Shambles – Port Isaac – Sleeps Four – Off Site Parking Port Isaac - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Fireplace 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=104321631&PinnedHotelID=104321631&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Stovetop, high chair, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30994700/30994689/291f2fb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chenalls Cottage Helston - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=30994689&PinnedHotelID=30994689&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111130000/111126100/111126015/b536a0c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pretty, two-bedroom family-friendly cottage in Boscastle, North Cornwall. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Merlin's Retreat House Tintagel Merlin's Retreat Tintagel Merlin's Retreat Cottage Merlin's Retreat Tintagel Merlin's Retreat Cottage Tintagel ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.66288,-4.737068&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%7EftHte%7C%5B%3FY%3FW%3FW%3FY%40W%40W%40Y%40W%40WBW%40Y%40WBWBWBWBWBWBUDWDWBUDWDUDWFUDUFUDUFUFUFSFUFSFUHSHSFSHSHSHQHSHQHQJQHQJOHQJOJOJOJOJOLOJMJMLMJMLMLKJKLKLKLKLKLILINILILGLINGLGNELGNELENENELCNENCLANCNANCNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNDNBLDNDLDNDNFLDNFLFLHLFNHLHLHLHLJLJLJLJLJJJLLJLLLJLLLJNJNJNJNJNJNHPJNJPHPHPHRJPFRHPHRHRFRHRFTFRFTHRDTFTFTDTDTFTDVDTDVBTDVDVBTBVBVBVBVBV%40XBV%40V%40V%40V%40X%40V%40V%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FVAXAVAVAVAXAVCVAVCVCVCVCVCVCVEVETCVETEVETGTEVETGTGTERITGTGRGRITGRIRIPIRGRKPIPIPIPKPKPINKPKNKNKNKNKLMLKNMLKLMJKLMJMJMJMJMHMHMJMHOFMHMFMFOFMFODOFMDODMBODOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOCMCOCOCMEOCOEMEOGMEOGMGOGMGMIMGOIMIMKMIMKMKMKKKMMMKKMMMKMKOMMKOKOKOKOKQIOKQIQKQIQIQIQISISIQGSISIUGSGSGUGUGSGUEUGUEUGWEUEWEUCWEUEWCWCWCWCWCWCWAWAWCWAYAWAWAWAY%3FW%3FW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mfVv8Qyc-ZV35lqxZ-DwN8L1dp0=) Tintagel, England #### What's nearby - Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - King Arthur's Great Halls \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Tintagel Old Post Office \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Merlins Cave \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Tintagel Castle \- 8 min drive \- 1.3 miles #### Getting around - Bodmin Parkway Station - 35 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪King Arthur's Arms - ‬9 min walk - ‪Boscastle Farm Shop - ‬9 min drive - ‪Pengenna Pasties - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬14 min walk - ‪Cobweb Inn - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Merlin's Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Merlin's Retreat? ### How much is parking at Merlin's Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Merlin's Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Merlin's Retreat? ### Where is Merlin's Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Merlin's Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew 3 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Couple days away Lovely place at the end of the village, quite, lovely little garden enclosed, driveway for your car, sky tv handy when weather bad and plenty of room, lovely kitchen and large conservatory to eat in. ##### Andrew Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bracken 2 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### really spacious, quiet bungalow Lovely spacious property, inside and out. Garden would be lovely at warmer time of year. Well equipped with tv, wifi washing machine, dishwasher etc etc. Property well suited to families or those with dogs. In a quiet location, but ideal for the village, coastal walks, park etc ##### Bracken Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information) ---